HSB 247

3, concerning proof of publication, is amended for purposes of publication of a proposed constitutional amendment. The bill requires the general assembly, and not the state commissioner of elections, to file proof of publication to the state commissioner of elections and specifies the proof required depending on the manner of publication. _____ the general assembly to provide proof as currently required for the state commissioner of elections for publication by newspaper. For publication on an internet site of the general assembly, the bill requires the general assembly to file a certificate in the office of the state commissioner of elections that publication has been made as required by law.7, repealed by the bill, requires the governor to issue a proclamation at least days before the date a proposition to amend the Constitution is to be submitted to a vote of the electors.5, governing submission of a proposed constitutional amendment at a special election, is also amended to strike the requirement that the governor issue a proclamation on the special election.9 is amended to provide that expenses incurred under Code chapter 49A shall be paid from money appropriated to the state commissioner of elections and not from money not otherwise appropriated.10, which authorizes a suit by a taxpayer to challenge the legality of a proposed constitutional amendment, is amended to strike the ability of the taxpayer to challenge the procedure connected with the proposed amendment. The bill takes effect upon enactment.